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Voykit pocket guide · Greece
Kamari
Spend 1–2 days in Kamari for beach, night life and nearby sights; then head to Fira or Oia.
Kamari is a seaside village on Santorini's southeast coast with a black‑sand beach, many tavernas and easy access to Perissa, Ancient Thera and the island’s main towns.
- Country
- Greece
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (peak heat and crowds)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted; card terminals are required in many businesses.
- Daily spend
- Budget €40–€60 excl. bed · Mid €60–€100 excl. bed · High €100+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Ambulance 166 · Fire 199
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European round two-pin plugs.
- Tipping
- Café: Leave the coins, €0.50–1.; Taverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night.; Boat crew or guide: €5–10 per person for a day trip.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland. On many islands it is desalinated or hard: ask locally and buy bottled if unsure.
- Toilets
- Use cafés (buy something), museums and sites. Paper goes in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €3–€4 |
| Meal for two (mid‑range) | €30–€45 |
| Water‑taxi (Kamari‑Perissa) | €5–€8 |
| Bike/scooter rental (per day) | €15–€25 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- JTR · Santorini (Thira) Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Santorini Airport → Kamari (taxi)
- ≈ €25, 15 min
- Water‑taxi Kamari ↔ Perissa
- ≈ €6 each way
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Rent a car, scooter or quad (discounts 3+ days). Water‑taxi to Perissa runs regularly. Parking available near the beach.
See and do
Known for
- Black sand beach
- Ancient Thera archaeological site
- Open‑air cinema
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Perissa | Water‑taxi from Kamari beach, ~10 min | 15 min total |
| Ancient Thera | Local bus or drive up cobble road, ~30 min | 1 h including walk |
| Fira | Bus from Kamari central stop, ~20 min | 30 min |
Sleep
- Acqua Vatos Hotel
- 3★, €50 per night, 50 m from beach
- Kafouros Hotel
- Family‑run, pool, close to beach
- Makris Beach Hotel
- Large apartments, 20 m from beach
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Συγγνώμηsee-gnó-mee |
| Thank you | Ευχαριστώef-ha-ree-STO |
| How much is it? | Πόσο κοστίζει;PO-so ko-STEE-zee |
| Where is the bathroom? | Πού είναι η τουαλέτα;POO EE-neh ee too-ah-LEH-ta |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'kaliméra' (morning) or 'kalispéra' (evening) on entering shops and tavernas; avoid: Launching straight into a question
- Hospitality: Accept offered coffee, sweets or raki; it is part of the welcome; avoid: Refusing flatly — take a little
- Churches: Covered shoulders and knees; quiet voices; a small candle donation; avoid: Turning your back on the altar for photos during a service
- Gestures: Wave with the palm turned towards yourself; avoid: The open palm pushed forward (moutza)
- Conversation: Family, food and football are easy topics; avoid: Lecturing on the debt crisis, Türkiye or the name of North Macedonia
- Dinner at a home: Bring pastries or wine; arrive a little late; avoid: Leaving food on the plate if you have been served more
- Dress: Casual; long trousers or skirt for monasteries; avoid: Swimwear in town, shops and churches
Scams and watch-outs
- Airport noise is limited to daylight hours; check flight schedule if sensitive.
- Road to Ancient Thera is steep and winding; drive carefully.
- Summer evenings can be very hot; stay hydrated.
Generally safe; watch for strong sun, occasional steep steps, and keep an eye on belongings in busy bars.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Kamari yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Black sand beach
- Ancient Thera archaeological site
- Open‑air cinema
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Santorini tourism office: www.santorini.gr/en/
- Wikivoyage: Kamari, revision 5211122 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5211122
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/kamari). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.